SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 19, 2017
Welcome! WE’RE GLAD
YOU ARE HERE!
welcome WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the attendance folder along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the attendance folder and find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center.
CONNECT HERE To find your way of connecting with classes or small groups at St. Luke’s, stop by our Connect Here booth this morning in the Gathering Area outside of the Sanctuary or in the West Passage outside of Robertson Chapel.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.
CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you. Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 3rdgrade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of worship.
YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade – Great Hall at 9:30. Students break out to the Modge (5th & 6th), Great Hall (7th) and C124 (8th). 9th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM at Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth
LEARN MORE For more information on classes and other activities, pick up a copy of our Fall Ministry catalog, visit stlukesumc.com or subscribe to our e-newsletters.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404 | info@stlukesumc.com
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
order of worship S U N D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 9, 2017
PRELUDE I Thank Thee (WENTWORTH) | arr. Mark Schuster (9:30 & 11AM) Crown Him with Many Crowns | arr. Robert Sterling St. Luke’s Orchestra; Robert Zehr, Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
* OPENING HYMN We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing | Words on screen
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
* GLORY to GOD | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANTHEM Thankful | Carol Sager, David Foster, Richard Page New Song; St. Luke’s Orchestra
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. * standing, as able
RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS Congregational Response Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY I Thank Thee (WENTWORTH) | arr. Mark Schuster (8:15AM) St. Luke’s Orchestra (8:15AM) Thanksgiving Festival | John Lewers; arr. Steve Winkler New Song & Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
* OFFERTORY PRAYER * HYMN Come, Ye Thankful People, Come | No. 694, sts. 1, 2
SCRIPTURE READING | Exodus 13:17-18a, 14:1-4 (NRSV) Becky Sondgeroth (8:15AM) Leanne Jackson (9:30AM) Matthew 18:21-33 | Ben Lamb (11AM)
SERMON | Strange Blessings Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
* CLOSING HYMN Let All Things Now Living | Words on screen
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Crown Him with Many Crowns | arr. Robert Sterling St. Luke’s Orchestra
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO: Rob and Karli Mullally on the birth of their daughter, Keira Maeve on 10/2/17
CONDOLENCES TO: Juanita Johnson on the death of her daughter, Kitty Johnson Jean Miller on the death of her father in law, Wayne Thompson
announcements WORSHIP...
TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Today • 5PM • Robertson Chapel COMMUNION ELEMENTS The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just west of the main entrance, on the south side of the building. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… GRATITUDE BRUNCH | Today • 9AM – 12:45PM • Great Hall Celebrate our stewardship campaign! Come to the Great Hall as your schedule allows and enjoy seeing the upgrades that have been accomplished there so far. Delicious egg casserole and coffee cake are on the menu!
BOOK SIGNING | Today • 9AM – 12:45PM • Great Hall St. Luke’s Theologian-in-Residence, Adolf Hansen, has published a book titled Is It Time? Helping Laity and Clergy Discuss Homosexuality One Question at a Time, to help us engage in conversations of mutual respect. Books are $15 and are available in Connections bookstore or at the signing this morning.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS | Today • 2 – 4PM • Fellowship Hall Griefshare presents this free workshop designed to help people in grief make plans for the holiday season. To register, email Laura Marine at marinel@stlukesumc.com.
THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY INTERFAITH SERVICE | November 21 • 7PM • Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Join with other Christians, Jews and Muslims for this Thanksgiving service.
CHURCH TOUR | November 28 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Main Office Did you know that St Luke’s has a prayer chapel? Do you know the meaning of our various stained glass windows? Explore our facility and learn a bit of our history. Childcare available upon request. Register with Debra Peek at peekd@stlukesumc.com.
COLLEGE PARENT GATHERING | November 30 • 6 – 8PM • The Rusty Bucket If you have a child in college, this event is for you! Join us for good food and conversation with other parents in a similar stage of life. Contact Mindie Moore at moorem@ stlukesumc.com with questions.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERTS | Dec. 1, 7:30PM & Dec. 2, 4PM
• Sanctuary Begin your Christmas season with “Welcome Christmas! Sing a Song of Hope”! Performances are free and include various St. Luke’s musical groups as well as special guests Sylvia McNair and the Whiteland Community High School Rhythm Masters. An offering will be taken for the Immigrant Welcome Center of Indianapolis. A great event for inviting friends and family!
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | December 2 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join a monthly gathering of leaders. Each month includes breakfast, a devotional and conversation on living with purpose today! No registration needed.
CHARGE CONFERENCE | December 3 • Noon – 2PM • Fellowship Hall Join us for this annual church meeting. A soup and salad lunch ($5) will be served at Noon. Please RSVP for lunch and childcare to Marsha at 317-846-3404 by 11/26.
UMW CHRISTMAS DINNER | December 4 • 6:30PM • Great Hall Women of St. Luke’s, celebrate UMW’s 2017 mission work with this free dinner and music by Belle Musique! Sign up today in the West Passage or at stlukesumc.com. Email Becky at volkb@stlukesumc.com for childcare. Donations of baby diapers, wipes and adult Depends will support local ministries.
SERVE… HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Today • 2:30PM • 6281 Kelsey Drive, 46268 Join us for the ribbon-cutting as we celebrate Kinyatta and her children’s new home!
FAMILY PROMISE | Today – Nov. 26 As St. Luke’s supports homeless families, 100 volunteers will be needed to serve meals, sleep overnight as hosts at the Lodge and provide transportation. Sign up in the West Passage today. Contact Bob at robertdillingham@yahoo.com for information.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY | November 23 • 8AM - 5PM •
Great Hall or Cathedral Kitchen Help us feed families this year by delivering food the night before, volunteering at St. Luke’s or Cathedral Kitchen (1350 N. Penn) or delivering meals to shut-ins. Sign up in the West Passage today!
HURRICANE RELIEF TRIP TO TEXAS | December 2 - 9 We will serve alongside the United Methodist Temple, in Port Arthur to gut homes, remove carpet and renovate homes so families may return. Cooks are needed as well. Contact Al Dalton at aldalton1@gmail.com by tomorrow if interested.
ANGEL TREE MINISTRY Visit the Christmas tree in the Gathering Area or West Passage to learn how to purchase gifts for a family or youth who will join us on December 17 for their Christmas shopping. You will receive an ornament to place on the Christmas tree to represent the individual(s) you are supporting.
DECK THE HALLS – DONATE A POINSETTIA! | stlukesumc.com Help fill our building with vibrant color! For $10 you can extend hospitality to everyone throughout Advent. Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one by 12/14; order cards can be found at the Welcome Centers or main office. A donor list will be published 12/17; donors may take a poinsettia following the final Christmas Eve service.
EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S Looking for a great place to work or know of someone who would be a great addition to our staff? We currently have openings for a half-time Preteen Ministry Associate Director, a half-time Elementary Ministry Assistant and part-time Facilities Team member. Job descriptions at stlukesumc.com.